Question 1

Having the resources, information, and attitudes that lead to action in achieving a desired goal is

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empowerment

Question 2

What skills learned in a public speaking course are the most sought after by an employer?

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ethically adpating information to listeners, organizing ideas, persuading others, and holding listener\'s attention

Question 3

According to several recent studies quoted in your text, the most important skills employers are seeking in college graduates are

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good speaking and presentation ability

Question 4

An example of how the nonverbal communication of public speakers is more formal than nonverbal behavior in ordinary conversation is that people engaged in ordinary conversation

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gesture spontaneously

Question 5

One way public speaking and conversation are similar is that both are

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audience centered

Question 6

In his speech about volunteering for the American Red Cross, Jacob used a lot of slang words, sat and leaned on the table in front of the class, and was dressed very casually. Which of the following statements best describes this situation?

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Jacob ignored the rule that public speaking is more formal than conversation

Question 7

Translating ideas and images in the speaker\'s mind into verbal or nonverbal messages that an audience can understand is termed

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encoding

Question 8

During a speech, an audience member stands up and asks a question, to everyone\'s surprise. According to your text, it the audience member behaving appropriate?

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No; the audience member did not maintain the clearly defined roles of speaker and listener

Question 9

An audience member is worried about an upcoming exam and is unlikely to remember much of what the speaker says. this is a type of

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internal noise

Question 10

a speaker transmits a message through two channels:

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visual and auditory

Question 11

If you have had previous experience in public speaking, you tend to be less sensitive to apprehension, and you have a lower heart rate when speaking, what is likely to be your style of communication apprehension?

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insensitive

Question 12

With this style of communication apprehension, you have the highest heart rate when speaking publicly; some people use this high level to enhance their performance and use the fear to motivate them to prepare and be at their best

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inflexible

Question 13

What style of communication apprehension do you have if, like many people, you have a very high heart rate as you begin presenting a speech, and then your heart rate tapers off to more average levels?

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confrontation

Question 14

Most speakers who procrastinate in preparing their speeches:

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will feel more speaker apprehension

Question 15

Which one of the following is NOT a true comment about the introduction in relation to managing nervousness and anxiety?

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you should memorize the introduction word for word

Question 16

when speakers tense and relax their muscles while waiting for their turn to speak, without calling attention to what they are doing, this reflects a strategy of coping with nervousness your text refers to as

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channeling your nervous energy

Question 17

Looking over her speech, Wendi was pleased with her topic, how well the speech was outlined and organized, and the number of sources she had to share. Should these items be the central focus of this speech?

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No, in public speaking the central focus should be the listeners

Question 18

The primary objective of class lectures, seminars, and workshops is to

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inform

Question 19

After-dinner speeches and comic monologues are mainly intended to

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entertain

Question 20

In a speech about voting trends, Michael cited recent statistics, but made no attempt to appeal to the audience\'s sense of patriotism or to encourage them to vote more regularly. What is Michael\'s general purpose in this speech?

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to inform

Question 21

At the beginning of his outline, Ambrose wrote, \"Changing a flat tire can be accomplished in five simple steps.\" This statement is an example of

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a central idea

Question 22

What aspect of speech preparation contains the one-sentence summary or the essence of your message?

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the central idea

Question 23

If the central idea is \"There are three ways to interpret the stock-market page of your local newspaper,\" and you organize your speech into three parts, which method are you using to generate main ideas?

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logical divisions

Question 24

The process of relating abstract concepts or statistics to something concrete

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will help communicate the ideas more clearly to the audience

Question 25

the purpose of an introduction is

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to get the audience\'s attention and provide an overview

Question 26

Reggie had a speech to prepare. He selected a topic, did his research, and sat down to draft the speech. He outlined the main points first and added the introduction and conclusion later. Is this a \"textbook\" way to organize a speech?

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Yes; your text suggests to start with the body of the speech first, then do back and draft the intro

Question 27

Jason had thoroughly research his speech on the art of tattooing. When presenting his speech to the class, he had to read from his outline and became nervous and anxious. Which of the following statements best pertains to his situation?

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Jason didn\'t rehearse his speech aloud and on his feet

Question 28

Our beliefs, values, and moral principles by which we determine what is right or wrong are our

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ethics

Question 29

According to the National Communication Association, this is fundamental to responsible thinking, decision making, and the development of relationships and communities within and across contexts, cultures, channels, and media. This is

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ethical communication

Question 30

This type of speech or speech act is legally protected

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free speech

Question 31

When a person decides not to overestimate or falsify an insurance claim just to have the extra money, this action is based on the individuals

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code of ethics

Question 32

The U.S. Constitution states \"Congress shall make no law... abridging the freedom of speech.\" This is part of the

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First Amendment

Question 33

In the 1950\'s, Senator Joseph McCarthy convinced the American public that Communists were infiltrating every aspect of their lives by

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distorting the truth and manipulating emotions

Question 34

Speakers who bring in false claims and tug at the emotions of the audience, instead of sound evidence and logical arguments, are examples of

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unethical speakers

Question 35

While researching, Gabe found a tragic story about a young girl who died from a drunk driving accident. In presenting his speech, Gabe told the story as if this girl was his sister. The speech was quite moving and afterward everyone told Gabe how sorry they were for his family. At this time, he told them it wasn\'t really his sister but thought that telling it that way was more effective for his speech. Why is this unethical?

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Gabe violated an ethical principle that requires speakers to be honest

Question 36

Lifting key passages from sources you do not credit in your speech is an unethical practice known as

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plagiarism

Question 37

When citing your sources orally in a speech, you should

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state briefly the author, title, and year

Question 38

With regard for those \"gray areas\" of ethics pertaining to the use of sources in a speech, your text suggests

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When in doubt, document all of your sources in a speech

Question 39

Marty is having problems coming up with an idea for a speech. He knows his fraternity keeps files of old tests, papers, and speeches and decides to look through these for an idea. He finds a great speech about bats, their value to ecology, and their habitat. He likes this speech so much that he decides to use it largely intact but goes to the internet to update the sources. Which of the following statements best describes this situation?

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this is an ethical violation known as plagiarism

Question 40

In a speech on breast cancer, you decide to use the latest information from the National Breast Cancer Foundation website, www.nationalbreastcancer.org. What is the proper way to cite this source in your speech?

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\"The National Breast Cancer Foundation in 2004 stated...\"

Question 41

The first step in an introduction is

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to get the audience\'s attention

Question 42

In an introduction, proximity is

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the degree to which the information affects the audience directly

Question 43

Dana opens her speech against abortion by putting up a transparency that shows a graphic image of an aborted fetus. Is this an effective opening?

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No; this type of graphic material may disgust and repel the audience

Question 44

According to the authors, the most obvious purpose that you must accomplish in a speech introduction is

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to get the audience\'s attention

Question 45

Credibility is

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the attitude the listeners hold toward a speaker

Question 46

In the introduction, a good way to establish your credibility is to

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be well prepared and confident

Question 47

This signpost may enumerate the ideas and points that will be presented in the speech. This signpost is known as a(n)

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preview

Question 48

A speaker who describes his/her main points as part of the introduction is utilizing a(n)

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specific purpose statement

Question 49

In an introduction, you may ask a question that doesn\'t require a response but makes the audience think about your topic. This type of question is a __________ question

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rhetorical

Question 50

This statement, \"This is a great day, because so many people from so many walks of life have gathered in this place to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.\" is an example of an introductory device called reference to

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a historical event

Question 51

In the speech just before Jerome\'s, the speakers covered some of the same material that Jerome was going to use in his speech on golf. Instead of letting this throw him, Jerome acknowledged the overlap in his introduction. Was this a wise thing to do?

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Yes; Jerome used an attention- getting, credibility-building device known as a reference to a preceding speech

Question 52

What should a speech conclusion do?

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It should summarize the main ideas

Question 53

Terms like \"finally,\" \"in conclusion,\" and \"in closing\" are examples of devices

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that provide closure for a speech

Question 54

Reemphasizing the central idea in a memorable way, moving an audience to action, and providing closure are all functions of the

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speech conclusion

Question 55

In introduction to her speech about eating disorders, Sheila told the story of her friend who almost died of anorexia. In her conclusion she reminded her audience of what her friend went through and explained that her friend was currently doing well in her battle against the disease. Was this an appropriate strategy for her speech?

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Yes; this is a concluding strategy known as reference to the introduction

Question 56

Writing down your main ideas, sub points, and supporting material, then using geometric shapes and arrows to indicate logical relationships is a technique known as

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mapping

Question 57

The speaker\'s outline which contains the specific purpose, the introduction, all main ideas with supporting material, and a conclusion is the

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preparation outline

Question 58

Conventional use of numbered and lettered heading and subheadings to indicate the relationships among parts of the speech is known as

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standard outline form

Question 59

What is the major benefit of using a standard outline form?

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It points out relationships between ideas and supporting material

Question 60

In an outline, Roman numerals are used to indicate the

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main ideas

Question 61

When using indentation in an outline, indent to

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the first word under the point above

Question 62

Before presenting your speech in front of a full audience you practice and discover that your speech is too long. What should you do?

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Edit the speech by reviewing the specific purpose- you may be trying to accomplish too much in the speech

Question 63

When should a speaker edit his/her speech?

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As the speaker is practicing from the preparation outline and discovers that there is too much information

Question 64

The delivery outline should

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be brief and have speaking notes

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